There were seven that left our nation today
Your life will add meaning to ours and forever stay.

All those years have floated by
Since our last tragedy in the sky.

Our nation seemed to forget about your plans
We didn't even know a mission was taking place
We buried our heads in the sands.

Hearts are breaking and we are left in a daze
We are touced as tragedy came and in a second you were all ablaze.

Left all alone will be, Fathers. Mothers, Wives and Little Tikes.
Yes, the United States and all the World mourn for the Seven and family alike.

Your dedication, Your hearts, and Love will be missed
We gather in prayer and give your Family a hug and a kiss.

You were gone sixteen days
Sixteen minutes away from home
In Heaven now you all will roam.

We will be searching for answers and reasons why
Why Columbia Shuttle exploded in the sky?

We ask for Space and Science research to live on
For the Seven's honor we must pay homage for now they all are gone.

Written by Nancy Hoback
For the Seven who died February 1, 2003